Ministries unite to promote Thai herbs, targeting B2bn in valueListen to this articleFive ministries are creating a strategic plan to promote Thai traditional herbs globally, targeting at least 2 billion baht of economic value. The scheme could bring in 2 billion baht a year: 800 million from turmeric promotion, 500 million from phlai promotion and 702 million from Black Galangal promotion, Mr Phatthana said. Under the 2025 National Herbal Plants Operational Plan, herbal plants and their product markets MADE at least 45 billion baht last year, a 5.1% increase from 2024 revenue. The initiative will expand to Satun and Chiang Mai this year, with a total value of 6 billion baht. "Thai herbal development will be managed to create sustainable revenue for communities while reviving the economy," Mr Phatthana said.

Source: Bangkok Post January 18, 2026 00:22 UTC